Teen CERT Unit 3

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of Unit 3 in the CERT Basic Training?

• Light Search and Rescue Operations

• Advanced Medical Techniques

• Disaster Preparedness

• Community Engagement

Multiple Choice

What are the three separate operations involved in search and rescue according to Teen CERT?

• Size-up

• Search

• Rescue

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the primary goals of search and rescue operations?

• Rescue the greatest number in the shortest amount of time

• Get walking wounded out first

• Rescue lightly trapped survivors next

• Keep the rescuers and survivors safe

Multiple Choice

The most important person in an emergency situation is

• the injured person

• the bleeding person

• the unconscious person

• you

Multiple Choice

What should you call out to survivors during a search operation?

• If anyone can hear my voice, come here

• Help is on the way

• Stay where you are

• We are here to help

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of light damage as described in the image?

• Superficial

• Severe

• Critical

• Moderate

Multiple Choice

What are the visible signs of moderate damage to a building?

• Visible signs of damage

• No visible damage

• Minor cracks

• Complete destruction

Multiple Choice

What are the signs of heavy damage to a building?

• Partial or total collapse

• Rising water

• Obvious structural instability

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

A sudden failure or collapse of a structure due to excessive compression, causing it to bend or crumple.

• Corrosion

• Fatigue

• Buckling

• Fracture

Multiple Choice

What refers to the ability of a structure to resist loads without experiencing excessive deformation or failure?

• Resonance

• Creep

• Structural Integrity

• Catastrophic Failure

Multiple Choice

What should you do upon entering a search area?

• Make a slash and enter info

• Complete 'X' and enter info

• Leave the area immediately

• Ignore the markings

Multiple Choice

What information do you mark in search markings?

• Date

• Time In

• Time Out

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What does the search marking indicate about the status of FL 1-2?

• It was searched and found safe

• It was searched and found unsafe

• It was not searched

• It is currently being searched

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Your first step is to move all people who

to the area set aside for minor injuries.

Multiple Choice

What is the first, most important step during an emergency situation?

• Stay Calm
• Call 911
• Scream

• Begin CPR

Multiple Choice

When should you place someone in the recovery position?

• Breathing but unresponsive

• Not breathing and unconscious

• Suspected spinal injury

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of leveraging and cribbing in rescue operations?

• For heavy lifting

• To create obstacles

• To block pathways

• To distract survivors

Multiple Choice

What are the three rules of rescue?

• Maintain rescuer safety

• Triage survivors in lightly and moderately damaged buildings

• Evacuate survivors from heavy damaged areas as quickly as possible

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What should be the first choice when assisting survivors?

• Assist those who are mobile

• Lift survivors with spinal injuries

• Work alone

• Use no safety equipment

Multiple Choice

Why should you wear personal protective equipment?

• To protect yourself from bloodborne diseases

• To impress people during treatment

• To avoid washing your hands

• To show people you know what you are doing

Multiple Choice

What are the proper lifting procedures to follow?

• Keep load far from body

• Bend at the waist

• Push up with arms

• Back straight, bend knees, keep load close to body

Multiple Choice

The proper method for lifting is to lift with ______muscles.

• leg

• back

• arm

• abdominal

Multiple Choice

What are the two main steps to perform a one-person arm carry?

• Lift around survivor’s back and under their knees

• Lift survivor by keeping your back straight and lifting with your legs

• Ensure the survivor is conscious before lifting

• Use a partner to assist in lifting

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the Pack-Strap Carry technique?

• To transport an injured person safely

• To perform a rescue from a height

• To provide first aid

• To stabilize a patient

Multiple Choice

What are the steps a rescuer should follow to perform a pack-strap carry?

• Stand with back to the survivor

• Place survivor's arms over shoulders

• Hoist the survivor by bending forward

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the steps for performing a two-person carry?

• Squat and lift the survivor

• Cross wrists for a secure hold

• Grasp the survivor's legs at the knees

• Walk the survivor to safety

Multiple Choice

What is the correct technique for performing a chair carry in a rescue operation?

• Lift the chair from the front only

• Use a single person to carry

• Ensure the person is securely seated

• Carry the chair with one hand

Multiple Choice

What are the steps involved in the Chair Carry technique as described by the rescuers?

• Cross the survivor's arms

• Grasp the back of the chair

• Tilt the chair back and walk out

• Grasp the two front legs of the chair

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the blanket carry technique demonstrated in the image?

• To transport injured individuals safely

• To provide comfort to the injured

• To assist in evacuation drills

• To practice teamwork skills

Multiple Choice

What are the steps involved in the Blanket Carry technique for lifting a survivor?

• Position the blanket next to the survivor

• Tuck the blanket under the survivor

• Roll up the edges of the blanket

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the primary technique being demonstrated in the image?

• Log Rolling

• Cpr

• First Aid

• Rescue Breathing

Multiple Choice

What are the three key steps to log rolling a survivor with a suspected cervical spine injury?

• Rescuer at head gives commands

• Roll survivor as a single unit

• Minimize movement of the spine

• Check for responsiveness

Multiple Choice

What is the correct technique for performing a blanket drag in an emergency situation?

• Pull the blanket from the head

• Drag the person by their arms

• Use the blanket to lift the person

• Pull the blanket from the feet

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident